Published at Wednesday, 25 September 2019. Wedding Ring. By Loring Michaud.

Though at times in ancient Rome there was the custom where the wedding ring was symbolized as the mark of the domination of men over women. It was the representative denoting that the woman who accepts the ring from a man is bound to that man for her life time and she thereon to be treated as his property. This concept of commodification of women is no longer associated with the wedding ring but in its place it has turned into a symbol of love and trust upon each other. Therefore the wedding ring is considered to be a symbol of loving memories these days.

Most people know that a wedding ring is symbolic of the bond of love and commitment between two people. But not everyone knows about the history behind this small yet powerful symbol. The history of the wedding ring goes back not just hundreds but thousands of years. No other currently practiced wedding tradition has been around as long.

If you are looking at less traditional choices, Rose gold looks beautiful too. It has a pink shade and is made by alloying yellow gold with copper. Tungsten bands are a suitable option for men. Silver can also be used as a metal for wedding rings. However, it is not the perfect material because unlike gold, it is very soft and is easily damaged, disfigured and scratched.